Lapine Co (TSE:8143) Debt-to-EBITDA : -12.73 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:8143 Lapine Co Ltd TSE:8143
32 GF Score
Price 円146.00
GF Value 円191.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lapine Co TSE:8143 +0.69% 32 Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.73 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8143 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of 円191.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lapine Co ranks worse than 123001.11% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Lapine Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,189 Mil. Lapine Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円590 Mil. Lapine Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-140 Mil. Lapine Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -12.73.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8143' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.91   Med: -0.84   Max: 9.73
Current: -11.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lapine Co was 9.73. The lowest was -15.91. And the median was -0.84.

TSE:8143's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 813 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.68 vs TSE:8143: -11.21

Lapine Co  (TSE:8143) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lapine Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.87 9.73 -5.54 -15.91 -7.91

Lapine Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.13 -4.61 -9.43 -12.73 16.64

TSE:8143 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


TSE:8143
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Lapine Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1189.056 + 590.328) / -224.954
=-7.91

Lapine Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1189.056 + 590.328) / -139.732
=-12.73

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.73 mean?
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.73 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lapine Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lapine Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.73. Based on the distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #999999 out of 813 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lapine Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapine Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #999999 out of 813 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lapine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.68, based on 813 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lapine Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lapine Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co (TSE:8143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円191.39, compared to a current price of 円146.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.73. Lapine Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lapine Co (TSE:8143), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.73 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lapine Co (TSE:8143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円146.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円191.39. GuruFocus considers Lapine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8143:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -12.73
  • GF Value™: 円191.39 vs. price of 円146.00 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lapine Co Business Description

Address 17 Higashimatsushitacho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0043
Lapine Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing and fashion accessories in Japan. It offers jackets, pants, blouses, cuts, dresses, sweaters, and skirts.
32GF Score

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円146.00
Price
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